Modern Sofas
MODERN STYLE
The late 19th and early 20th centuries saw sweeping social change and major scientific advances — both of which contributed to a new aesthetic: modernism. Rejecting the rigidity of Victorian artistic conventions, modernists sought a new means of expression. References to the natural world and ornate classical embellishments gave way to the sleek simplicity of the Machine Age. Architect Philip Johnson characterized the hallmarks of modernism as “machine-like simplicity, smoothness or surface [and] avoidance of ornament.”
Early practitioners of modernist design include the De Stijl (“The Style”) group, founded in the Netherlands in 1917, and the Bauhaus School, founded two years later in Germany.
Followers of both groups produced sleek, spare designs — many of which became icons of daily life in the 20th century. The modernists rejected both natural and historical references and relied primarily on industrial materials such as metal, glass, plywood, and, later, plastics. While Bauhaus principals Marcel Breuer and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe created furniture from mass-produced, chrome-plated steel, American visionaries like Charles and Ray Eames worked in materials as novel as molded plywood and fiberglass. Today, Breuer’s Wassily chair, Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair — crafted with his romantic partner, designer Lilly Reich — and the Eames lounge chair are emblems of progressive design and vintage originals are prized cornerstones of collections.
It’s difficult to overstate the influence that modernism continues to wield over designers and architects — and equally difficult to overstate how revolutionary it was when it first appeared a century ago. But because modernist furniture designs are so simple, they can blend in seamlessly with just about any type of décor. Don’t overlook them.
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Style: Modern
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Aluminium
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of dif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Luc Sofa Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Luc Sofa Small with Natural Oak and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Luc Settee with his inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade in a solid wood base, natural rattan back and soft comfortable velvet upholstery. The Luc Settee is availa...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Rattan, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked round sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Curved Sofa Made To Measure In Custom Jacquard Fabric Colors
Located in New York, NY
Inspired by the dunes and warm colors of the African deserts, this sofa was created from curves full of elegance, capable of embracing our body and creating a unique feeling of comfo...
Category
2010s European Modern Sofas
Materials
Jacquard, Wood
Curt cushion 60x30 - Barcelona - Serpentine - V3347/39 (Green)
Located in Berlin, BE
Curt sofa cushion
Curt sofa cushions perfectly complement the modular Curt sofa, both aesthetically and ergonomically. When sitting, it supports the back in...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Curt-Set 6 - E.G. Flexible 3-Seater - Barcelona - Lotus - V3347/24 'Rose'
Located in Berlin, BE
A sofa bed, how boring!
Boring, my ass. How many configurations you can create with six Curt modules, we didn't even calculate anymore because we were lazy. Without a doubt, with ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Curt-Set 4, E.G. Flexible 2-Seater, Jet, 9605 'Blue'
Located in Berlin, BE
More than four seasons!
With four modules of the Curt sofa system, modularity really takes off. More than 20 different arrangements are possible. Sofa, lounger, chaise longue, ben...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Polyester
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 3 Piece with Beech Ash-056-5 and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The naked sectional sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Paris Dark Blue
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Small with Aluminium and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The naked round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Natural Oak and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Barcelona Lotus
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chiado Sofa, Large with Barcelona Lotus and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Black
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Outdoor Sunbrella Sand & Marbled Rust Sofa
By Stephen Kenn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Outdoor Collection Sofa was designed to be as comfortable as it is modern and durable. It can be used on its own or paired with other elements of the Outdoor Collection to create a larger sectional. The stretch webbing base creates a soft lounging...
Category
2010s American Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 4 Piece with Natural Oak and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
De Sede Ds-2011 Two-Seat Sofa in Jade Upholstery by De Sede Design Team
By De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
With its fluid, curved shapes, the DS-2011 appears powerful and dynamic where other furniture is already in a sleep mode. The visual lightness and modern, casual elegance underline the timeless look that makes the DS-2011 a sofa that can be and is everything but ordinary. With its exciting appearance, the sofa fills every room and surrounds people with its extraordinary, distinctive appearance. The solid...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Sofas
Materials
Leather
Curt-Module - Sera - Gravel 'Grey'
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, Stool, Ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in the World?
The Curt single module is of course also a wonderful pouf. Or a usefu...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
Curt-Module - Sera - Calla 'White / Beige'
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, Stool, Ottoman - Or Simply the Basic Component for Probably the Most Flexible Sofa System in the World?
The Curt single module is of course also...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Polish Modern Sofas
Materials
Wool
21st Century Amina 3-Seater Sofa in Velvet by Etro Home Interiors
Located in Cantù, Lombardia
An attractive and comfortable sofa inspired by a ‘thousand-and-one night's imagery. The combination of different fabrics and the original,
multicolored trimming contributes to creati...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chiado Sofa, Clean Powder, Large with Smooth 72 and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado Sofa Stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Naked Curved Sectional Sofa, 2 Piece with Natural Oak and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Brick
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Safira
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional Sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Plantain
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of diffe...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Small with Natural Oak and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Round Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of diff...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Sofa Single with Natural Oak and Corn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Sectional sofa is a modular sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Sectional Sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes and combinations.
Material
Top : velvet fabric, boucle fabric
Base : solid wood, choose from solid wood colors
Wood: Natural Oak
Fabric: Corn
Dimensions
Available in several combinations
Naked Sofa Single...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Paris Mouse
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Vigo Blossom
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Round Sofa, Large with Natural Oak and Teal
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of dif...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-5 and Smooth 72
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Chiado Sofa, Small with Vigo Plantain and Gold
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Small with Vigo Blossom and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Chiado Sofa, Large with Skylight and White
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Chiado sofa stools is comfortable stools with inviting curves and a comfortable soft seating. The Soda has a fully upholstered backrest and elegant metal legs. The Chiado sofa is...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
Naked Curved Sofa, Large with Beech Ash-056-1 and Boucle Snow
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The naked curved sofa with inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Naked Curved Sofa, Medium with Beech Ash-056-1 and Paris Green
Located in Brooklyn, NY
The Naked Curved Sofa with Inviting curves and a comfortable seating. Handmade with a solid wood base. The Naked Round sofa is available in a number of different materials, finishes ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon Daybed I by Pietro Franceschini
Dimensions: W 70 x D 150 x H 40 cm
Available in other size: D190 cm.
Materials & Finishes
Upholstery: fully...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Curt Single Module, Fabric Dama '0048 Dark Blue', Curt Modular Sofa System
Located in Berlin, BE
Pouf, stool, ottoman - or simply the basic component for probably the most flexible sofa system in the world?
The Curt single module is of course also a wonderful pouf. Or a usefu...
Category
2010s German Modern Sofas
Materials
Aluminum, Stainless Steel
Marlon Daybed II by Pietro Franceschini
Located in Geneve, CH
Marlon Daybed II by Pietro Franceschini
Dimensions: W 74 x D 190 x H 62.5 x Seat H 40 cm
Available in other size: D150 cm.
Materials & Finishes
Up...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Sofas
Materials
Upholstery
Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Modern sofas for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage sofas created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, building and garden elements, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Modern sofas made in a specific country, there are Europe, Portugal, and Italy pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original sofas, popular names associated with this style include De Sede, Finn Juhl, Stephen Kenn, and Moooi. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for sofas differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $72 and tops out at $497,965 while the average work can sell for $9,554.
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